University of Kentucky Community Innovation Lab

08/25/2026

More highlights from the 2026 International Society for Quality of Life Studies co-sponsored by CIL!

Experience highlights from the ISQOLS 2026 Annual Conference, held ...

08/21/2026

CIL represented well at the 2026 International Society for Quality of Life Studies Annual Conference - Lexington, KY. Congratulations to our colleagues, innovation specialists, students and alum for presenting such great research and scholarly initiatives.

Congratulations also to Ms. AnaLiese Mitchell, CIL alum and University of Florida Ph.D. student, for being honored with the Distinguished Research Poster!

Heartfelt thanks to Dr. Kristina Hains and our students for literally rolling out the Big Blue carpet while hosting our international friends.

07/23/2026

We are super excited to have a new home as we continue to connect with communities across the Commonwealth, nation, and globe! Thank you to Rudy, Carney and the UKMG-CAFE communications team!

Come through our “front door” let’s continue to do great things!

At the University of Kentucky, a unique lab is helping students find purpose beyond the classroom and giving community members a place to build meaningful partnerships.

04/28/2026

Join our community art exhibition “Got Stress?”. Submit your photos and/or songs and become part of the show!

04/23/2026

Turn your private playlist for peace into a public source of power by submitting the songs that help you tune out the noise and process your feelings for "Got Stress?", a community showcase of the music that keeps us grounded.

When: Friday May 17, 2026
Where: Pam Miller Arts Center
Time: 6-8 p.m.

Your songs will be incorporated into a comprehensive community playlist to benefit all. Submit your songs here:
https://forms.gle/XSE4XdTpTLFXd5jg9

04/23/2026

Flip the script on your daily pressure by transforming it into powerful art for "Got Stress?", a community exhibit where your photos bridge the gap between shared struggles and the beauty of finding balance.

When: Friday May 15, 2026
Where: Pam Miller Arts Center
Time: 6-8 p.m.
*Must attend to receive prizes

Submit your photos here: https://forms.gle/jJf4dE55ytLwx3P37

04/16/2026

04/16/2026

Bon Dia from San Juan Costa Rica! The Community Innovation Lab has had an amazing experience at the 2026 Associations for International Agricultural & Extension Education conference!

Dr. Neil Knobloch was honored as an AIAEE Senior Fellow!

Dr. Sarah Bush was honored as an AIAEE Fellow!

Ms. Hannah Grace Childers, Dr. Sarah Sprayberry, Dr. Bryan Hains, Dr. Amy Spriggs, Mr. Warren Beeler & Ms. Kaitlin Fouts received Outstanding Poster for Ideas that Work titled: Bridging a gap within the livestock show industry: Increasing inclusivity through communication boards.

Dr. Knobloch and his colleague Fally Masambuka-Kanchewa also received the People’s Choice Award for their professional development session focusing theoretical identification and application.

Congratulations are also in order for Mr. Junior Montgomery, Ms. Lily Banford, Ms. AnaLiese Mitchell, Mr. Craig Davidson, Dr. Sarah Bush, Dr. Caitlin Bletscher & Drs. Bryan & Kristina Hains for the excellent research and scholarship presentations.